August, 2023 archive
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
Rebecca Watson takes an in-depth look four recent studies of the effects of the Zuckerborg’s algorithms. She discusses not only what the researchers reported, but also what limits the Zuckerborg placed on their studies and how many grains of salt you need to digest the research.
Or you can read the transcript, which includes links to various citations in the video.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness again becomes child’s play.
And the headline at the link would again trick us into believing that “accident” and “negligence” are synonyms.
Watching and Waiting 0
Methinks my old Phlly DL friend Noz is onto something.
Fly the Fiendly Skies 0
But beware of the flying swatter.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another oxymoronic responsible gun owner exposes her child to politeness.
We are a broken society.
Twits Own Twitter 0
In related news, Paul Krugman asks, “What’s in a name?” A snippet:
And he’s been flailing wildly ever since.
Freedom of Screech 0
Self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist” Elon Musk absolutely threatens to sue the Center for Countering Digital Hate for exercising free speech.